By Steven Larocque It’s back to school for millions of students in Ontario and thousands right here in the Temiskaming region. It’s a traumatic rupture for parents sending their …
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Brethour council acclaimed
BRETHOUR TOWNSHIP (Staff) – There will be no municipal election this year in Brethour Township with the reeve and four members of council all being elected by acclamation. …
Sixth candidate rounds out Cobalt council
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – An extension of the nomination period has officially filled Cobalt’s slate of six candidates who will be elected by acclamation …
CORRECTION
The story “The 2026 municipal election campaign begins” in the August 26 Temiskaming Speaker was missing one of the candidates for Kerns Township council. Amanda Hewitt is one of …
Chamber reaches out to businesses about impacts of tariffs
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Chamber wants to hear from its membership about how the latest round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs …
Flag Football summer league touches down for season
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The grey skies that hung over the Algonquin Regiment Memorial Beach Park did not sack the colourful enthusiasm of …
Straight From The Hip
By Mike McArthur So you’ve been a devoted fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs since they won their last Stanley Cup in 1967, or maybe in the decades since …
Hog Line Report
With Angus McStone Just a couple of weeks until Whiskey Sin takes the stage Saturday, September 19, at the Haileybury Curling Club (HCC) for a fundraising concert in …
Electra rising ‘like a phoenix’ with jobs available, housing needed
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —Minister Vic Fedeli toured the Electra refinery plant in Temiskaming Shores on August 25, endorsing the ongoing development of the …
Single-vehicle fatality closes Highway 11 near Marten River
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision on Highway 11 near Marten River. In a press release, …
